Universe

 

Artist:  Universe

Origin:  Cardiff, Wales

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Welsh Rock, Folk Rock

Original line-up:

In 1968, in name of Deep Blue Centre, then Spoonfull

Steve Finn:  Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica, Piano

John Healan:  Vocals, Bass

Rob Reynolds:  Drums

In 1970, changed name to Universe

Mike Blanche:  Vocals, Keyboards

Steve Finn:  Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica, Piano

John Healan:  Vocals, Bass

Mike Jones:  Vocals, Guitars, Slide Guitar

Steve Keeley:  Vocals, Drums, Percussion

Universe was a Welsh Rock Band from Cardiff, formed in 1968 by Steve Finn (Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica, Piano), John Healan (Vocals, Bass), Rob Reynolds (Drums), under the name Deep Blue Centre, then Spoonfull to covers and originals influenced by acts like Cream, John Mayall, and Jimi Hendrix.  In 1970 the band changed its name to Universe.

Title:  Universe (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Welsh Rock, Folk Rock

Label:  Ancient Grease Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Twilight Winter (7:00)

 2.  Cocaine (6:51)

 3.  Universe (3:34)

 4.  Rolling (3:58)

Side 2:  

 1.  Spanish Feelibg (10:36)

      a.  Toledo Steal 

      b.  Yellow

      c.  Gracias

 2.  The Annexe (6:20)

 3.  Bleak House (2:51)

 4.  Track Four (1:04)

Personnel:

Mike Blanche:  Vocals, Keyboards

Steve Finn:  Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica, Piano

John Healan:  Vocals, Bass

Mike Jones:  Vocals, Guitars, Slide Guitar

Steve Keeley:  Vocals, Drums, Percussion

Universe is the debut album by Universe, originally released in 1971 by Experience Records (Norway), remastered and reissue on July 18, 2025 by Ancient Grease Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.